What is the cheapest way to get from Ueda to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Niigata is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ueda to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Ueda to Niigata?

The distance between Ueda and Niigata is 283 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

How do I travel from Ueda to Niigata without a car?

The best way to get from Ueda to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Ueda to Niigata?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ueda to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Niigata train from?

Ueda to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueda station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Niigata?

The best way to get from Ueda to Niigata is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Ueda to Niigata train arrive?

Ueda to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Niigata is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ueda to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 93+ hotels available in Niigata.

Ueda to Niigata - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Niigata by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasakitrain Asama / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
3h 19m
¥4,237–5,656
Train via Jōetsu
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ueda Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
3h 59m
¥3,656–5,008
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
4h 17m
¥4,075–4,325
Drive 217.4 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Niigatacar 217.4 km
2h 48m
¥3,788–5,471

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 283.1 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Ueda, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Ueda to Aoyama(Niigata) via Takasaki and Niigata in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Nagano to Toppara twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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